Wiregrass Leadership Academy Celebrates Cohort 7 Graduates
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to recognize Cohort 7 of the Wiregrass Leadership Academy as they complete the college’s six-month professional development program designed to strengthen leadership capacity among faculty and staff.
Over the course of the program, participants engaged in a series of interactive, skills-based sessions focused on core leadership competencies, including effective communication, team development, conflict resolution, leading through change, and employee engagement. The cohort concluded the program on July 16, 2026, with a final session and capstone reflection highlighting key takeaways from their leadership journey.
Held on the Valdosta Campus, the Leadership Academy brings together employees from multiple campuses and departments, fostering collaboration, connection, and shared professional growth. Throughout the program, participants demonstrated a strong commitment to developing their leadership skills and strengthening service across the institution.
“Cohort 7 has shown tremendous engagement and growth throughout the program,” said program facilitator Millie Ward. “It has been rewarding to watch participants build confidence, strengthen their leadership skills, and learn from one another. The impact of this experience will continue to be felt across their teams and throughout the college.”
Cohort 7 participants include:
Ben Hill-Irwin Campus
Amie Bloodworth, Executive Director of Workforce Re-entry
Andrew Scarborough, Automation Technology Instructor/Coordinator
Bethany Day, Bookstore Coordinator
Chris Barnes, Lead Custodian/Supervisor
Millie Ward, Leadership Development Instructor
Nancy Mitchell, Economic Development Coordinator
Coffee Campus
April Lott, Economic Development Data Entry Specialist (Not Pictured)
Keisha Phillips, WIOA Program Coordinator
Valdosta Campus
Christina Lane, Recruitment & Student Engagement Specialist
DeAndre Johnson, AES Instructor
Felicia Andrews, Bookstore Assistant Coordinator
Heather Pye, Recruitment and Student Coordinator
Jennifer Bevis, Distance Education
Kenya Wiggins, Sociology Instructor
Koryn Weiman, Director of Employee Engagement & Development
Lauren Metzger, Financial Aid Coordinator
Patrice Toomer, Director of Library & Media Services (Not Pictured)
Stacey Register, Director of ASN Program
Tarolyn Oxford, Lead Custodian
The Wiregrass Leadership Academy is part of the college’s ongoing commitment to cultivating leadership from within. By investing in faculty and staff development, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College continues to enhance communication, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support a culture of excellence in service to students and industry partners.
For more information about the Wiregrass Leadership Academy or other professional development opportunities at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, please contact the Economic Development Department at 229-333-2122 or training@wiregrass.edu.
Courtesy of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | South Georgia Magazine